Overview
- The special, titled “Bares für Rares – Horst jeht op Twitch,” streams Monday, Nov. 24 at 18:30 on ZDF’s Twitch channel with host Horst Lichter joined by streamer Peter “Piet” Smits.
- Viewers can participate through live voting as Lichter reacts to highlight clips, shares behind‑the‑scenes insights, and evaluates items presented by invited streamers.
- ZDF positions the event as a bridge between the show’s established TV identity and Twitch’s interactive style, with additional creators showcasing garage and cellar finds in short segments.
- The franchise remains a ratings pillar on linear TV, averaging about 1.8 million daytime viewers in 2025 with nearly 23% market share, according to DWDL.
- Recent coverage underscores the format’s dynamics and transparency, from sales far above estimates (e.g., an €11,000 painting) to restorations affecting resale and an on‑screen notice clarifying episodes recorded before artist Günther Uecker’s death.